Post Marsh Thread - Leadup to Round 1

[Marlowe]

We are all in the situation we're in because everyone underestimated how fast this virus spreads. The NBA went from games with no crowds to no games at all in like two hours. Australians went from panic buying toilet paper to panic buying all grocers within a week. Don't think it's unreasonable to presume the season will be cancelled at the rate we're going. Optimistic foresight not going great, atm.

 

[pincrusher]

Apparently the AFLPA has rejected a 17 game season. Still pushing for 22. Would be a pretty low act if it was because they didn't want to take a 20% pay cut.

 

[Bollox]

We are all in the situation we're in because everyone underestimated how fast this virus spreads. The NBA went from games with no crowds to no games at all in like two hours. Australians went from panic buying toilet paper to panic buying all grocers within a week. Don't think it's unreasonable to presume the season will be cancelled at the rate we're going. Optimistic foresight not going great, atm.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[pincrusher]

The only certainty about all this is that there will be a baby boom in 9 months time with everyone being stuck at home.

 

[pincrusher]

We are all in the situation we're in because everyone underestimated how fast this virus spreads. The NBA went from games with no crowds to no games at all in like two hours. Australians went from panic buying toilet paper to panic buying all grocers within a week. Don't think it's unreasonable to presume the season will be cancelled at the rate we're going. Optimistic foresight not going great, atm.

We knew 3 weeks ago due to what was happening in Europe. Why didn't our government? They needed to go harder earlier.

 

[Nelso]

The only certainty about all this is that there will be a baby boom in 9 months time with everyone being stuck at home.

I want to buy shares in pornhub and EB games.

 

[pincrusher]

I want to buy shares in pornhub and EB games.

I actually heard pornhub offered free subscriptions to everyone in Italy that was in lockdown. True story.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

We are all in the situation we're in because everyone underestimated how fast this virus spreads. The NBA went from games with no crowds to no games at all in like two hours. Australians went from panic buying toilet paper to panic buying all grocers within a week. Don't think it's unreasonable to presume the season will be cancelled at the rate we're going. Optimistic foresight not going great, atm.

I have a different outlook .....when they allow Bus's , Trains, and Trams to operate ....as long as people are allowed to swarm in Supermarkets, Cafe. and Restaurants ....Sport in empty stadiums is hardly the #1 issue

In fact, it's documented that in hard times, people need a release from the depressing environments .....in recessions, Ice-Cream sales increase, and the Royal Show has recorded its highest attendances ....all in the face of logic

 

[Keg on legs]

I want to buy shares in pornhub and EB games.

I actually had a sneaky look at the share market to see if Uber Eats had shares for sale. Their profits will soar if enough people end up isolated

 

[zoomba23]

I actually heard pornhub offered free subscriptions to everyone in Italy that was in lockdown. True story.

Brb... just installing a VPN

 

[Raveneyes]

The only certainty about all this is that there will be a baby boom in 9 months time with everyone being stuck at home.

That generation of kids will be called Coronials.

 

[Quazza]

Brb... just installing a VPN

 

[Marlowe]

I have a different outlook .....when they allow Bus's , Trains, and Trams to operate ....as long as people are allowed to swarm in Supermarkets, Cafe. and Restaurants ....Sport in empty stadiums is hardly the #1 issue

In fact, it's documented that in hard times, people need a release from the depressing environments .....in recessions, Ice-Cream sales increase, and the Royal Show has recorded its highest attendances ....all in the face of logic

I'd agree - in the scheme of things a lack of sports isn't a huge deal. It's annoying, especially when it's so engrained in your daily life. But every person who doesn't get corona now is a win, and footy players are still people too and not isolated from the rest of us. If they get it, that's good for all of us.

 

[Bollox]

I have a different outlook .....when they allow Bus's , Trains, and Trams to operate ....as long as people are allowed to swarm in Supermarkets, Cafe. and Restaurants ....Sport in empty stadiums is hardly the #1 issue

In fact, it's documented that in hard times, people need a release from the depressing environments .....in recessions, Ice-Cream sales increase, and the Royal Show has recorded its highest attendances ....all in the face of logic

I'm of the opinion this issue of whether to play or not is quite simple.

Once you tell players that they'll take a big pay cut it becomes a foregone conclusion they will stick their hands up to play.

Half have rushed into the bank after signing their 3 yr deal and maxxed out the mortgages. Those on big money for awhile just keep topping up. Every extr 150K on a new contract is a trip to the bank. Captains usually the most heavily leveraged with their added payments.
Most being advised the same thing by the same people, via the club and AFLPA.
Most will get hurt financially of course, but they are in their 20's, feeling bulletproof and indestructible. So whynot play. Need to.
The AFLPA will become a big big part of this season.

 

[Riviat]

Welovepuppies league still has lots of open spots! 927632

 

[WaynesWorld19]

I'm of the opinion this issue of whether to play or not is quite simple.

Once you tell players that they'll take a big pay cut it becomes a foregone conclusion they will stick their hands up to play.

Half have rushed into the bank after signing their 3 yr deal and maxxed out the mortgages. Those on big money for awhile just keep topping up. Every extr 150K on a new contract is a trip to the bank. Captains usually the most heavily leveraged with their added payments.
Most being advised the same thing by the same people, via the club and AFLPA.
Most will get hurt financially of course, but they are in their 20's, feeling bulletproof and indestructible. So whynot play. Need to.
The AFLPA will become a big big part of this season.

Totally agree .... Money governs all decisions ...The Cricket cancels all matches only because those matches don't contribute to CA's coffers ....in fact the Sheffield Shield loses money .....but that call would be totally different if it were a Test or a 20/20 game

Still believe in tough times, you need to provide people with a mental release ......otherwise hell breaks out

 

[Obese Arachnid]

The only certainty about all this is that there will be a baby boom in 9 months time with everyone being stuck at home.

Disagree, with everyone being sequestered & no access to frangers a lot of blokes will be playing the back nine.

Hey, it's for the country love!

 

[ForeverHardcore]

Such a weird feeling two nights before round 1 is meant to kick off
For years these nights are normally full of posters freaking and having questions but atm it’s like a ghost town. Such an odd vibe

The unknown is really draining

 

[Raveneyes]

Disagree, with everyone being sequestered & no access to frangers a lot of blokes will be playing the back nine.

Hey, it's for the country love!

There's a joke about the itsy bitsy spider, a drainpipe, and Mrs OA, but I'll leave that to your imagination.

 

[Obese Arachnid]

There's a joke about the itsy bitsy spider, a drainpipe, and Mrs OA, but I'll leave that to your imagination.

 

[Nelso]

Looks like no games under the roof at Marvel with the new restrictions

 

[Andrew Birch]

Looks like no games under the roof at Marvel with the new restrictions

First trade of the year. Marvel > Ikon

 

[vast]

Looks like no games under the roof at Marvel with the new restrictions

Just call it off already

 

[SC fish]

Jack Martin and Jack Newnes to debut for Carlton tomorrow (if it goes ahead).

 

[Suma Magic]

So am I right that they still haven’t announced the new rules?

(Possibly because they can’t do this without further info).

Hard to pick a team without knowing how many trades we will have.